Chapter 8: Chapter 8

“All right, you girls play nice while I’m gone.”

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After RJ left for the bathroom, Chaz slid over to the next bar stool, closest to Pad.

“So, you a pilot too?”

“No, I’m—sorry—was his admin guy.”

“Seriously?” Chaz laughed. “So, you guys dating?”

Pad’s face felt hot. “No.”

“Don’t take offense. My dad was career Army so I know officers and enlisted dating are a big no-no, just like men dating men is an even a bigger no-no.” He slapped his hand on the bar and laughed. “But I never would have thought that RJ would date an enlisted man and bring him to Thailand.”

“RJ and I aren’t dating.”

“Well, I see how you look at him. And if RJ didn’t like you, he wouldn’t be jeopardizing his flying career hanging out with you.”

That’s funny. He sure hasn’t acted any different toward me

Chaz mumbled, “Here he comes.”

Pad saw RJ, who was being accosted by several ladyboys.